2006 Georgia Code - 53-12-263

53-12-263. All persons acting in a fiduciary capacity are authorized to compromise all debts, the collection of which are doubtful, belonging to their estates when such settlements will advance the interests of those represented, provided the judge of the probate court shall first make an order directing the compromise. All persons acting under this Code section, on making their returns, shall make oath that the settlements made were in good faith and to the best interests of the parties thus represented.

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